The AOA is now accepting applications for the Bureau of Emerging Leaders (BEL) DO Day Scholarship, which provides opportunities for osteopathic residents, fellows and new physicians in practice to attend DO Day, set for April 15-16 (virtual) and April 19-20 (in-person), 2023.
David F. Hitzeman, DO, a pioneer of the osteopathic profession who was recognized in 2021 for his exemplary service to the profession by the AOA Board of Trustees, died on Dec. 14, 2022.
If the mountains of information medical school provides have not caused you to lose interest in reading for enjoyment, this column is for you. Even if you don’t feel like you can read another word, sometimes an inspiring reminder by way of creative storytelling or reflections from a physician/author can be impactful and rejuvenating, helping … Read More
These days, too many sports-related injuries being discussed on social media are evaluated by retired athlete announcers who often, while well-intentioned, are overwhelmed or ill-prepared to discuss the depth of the problems that the injuries present. It is inappropriate for sports commentators to discuss injuries without any medical support, training or experience.
What’s in a name? No, this isn’t going to be a column on Shakespeare (or Rodney Dangerfield, for that matter), but I want to talk about what we call ourselves in the osteopathic world. Our professional title has been a point of contention throughout our history. A.T. Still, DO, MD, trained as an MD and … Read More
The following list of recently deceased osteopathic physicians includes links to obituaries and online memorials if they’re available. Readers can notify the AOA of their deceased colleagues by sending an email to [email protected]. View a list of past In Memoriam columns here.
My medical school experience thus far during COVID has been nothing like I had imagined it would be. The reasons for this are obvious and have been stated before by others in medical school during the pandemic. Personally, my experience served to show me what is truly important in life.
When it comes to medical journals and research studies, there are almost an endless supply of resources available. This can make it difficult for physicians to stay abreast of the most up-to-date and relevant pieces that are applicable to the work they do.
For a plastic surgeon and reality TV star, Gabriel Chiu, DO, is as real as it gets. Not only does he run a renowned plastic surgery practice in the aesthetics and cosmetics mecca of Beverly Hills, California, he also co-stars in the wildly successful Netflix reality hit TV series “Bling Empire.” Though “Bling Empire,” a … Read More